The first case of myiasis in a woman has been recorded in Mexico.

The first case of myiasis in a human caused by the larvae of a screw fly has been detected in Mexico. This is reported by Reuters citing the Mexican Ministry of Health.

A 77-year-old woman from the municipality of Acacoyagua in the state of Chiapas has become the first case of myiasis in the country. The patient's condition is stable, and she is receiving antibiotic therapy.

Myiasis is a parasitic disease in which fly larvae infect open wounds, feeding on living tissues. The screw fly, which is the most dangerous, penetrates healthy tissues, leading to serious damage and infections. This type of fly was eradicated in North America in the 1960s, but recent cases in Central America and southern Mexico indicate its return.

Even in the European region, the number of measles cases doubled last year, reaching the highest level since 1997. Also, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India, an outbreak of an unknown disease has caused the death of 17 people, including 14 children. A total of 38 cases have been recorded with symptoms of fever, nausea, weakness, and brain swelling.